He married Martha McClemmy before 1730. Martha was the daughter of Owen "Woney" McClemmy and
Elizabeth Jones. Martha was named in her parents' wills and her husband, Matthew, was called "son" by Martha's mother in her 1730
will.

He made a will in Worcester Co., MD, November 8, 1760. (Maryland Calendar of Wills 1759-1764 v12, p. 62)

Matthew's will was probated in Worcester Co., MD, May 29, 1761. Matthew received "Fern Hill," "Fairfield," "Chance," and
"Spalding" from his father's will and obtained "Purnell's Security," "Addition," and "Sherbourne." (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Co. MD
Land Records)

He made a will in Worcester Co., MD, August 19, 1778. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Co., MD Wills JW4, p.50)

Azariah's will was probated in Worcester Co., MD, February 1, 1780. His father left him "Purnell's Security" and "Addition
to Sherborn." He took the Oath of Allegiance in 1778 Worcester Co., Buckingham Hundred. (Henry C. Peden, Revolutionary Patriots of
Worcester & Somerset)